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This page is a collection of links, downloads and information regarding the Independent Investigation Section of your EDQUAS A Level.
The Independent Investigation is worth 20% of your A Level.
It should be between 3000-4000 words long.
The focus should be related to the specification (Topics we have covered in class) – but can be part of the specification that the student has not personally studied
There are 6 stages to the process:
Context and planning – what is the geographical enquiry process?
Data collection – how is data and information (evidence) collected?
Presentation and display – how is the collected data and information presented?
Analysis and interpretation of findings – how can the evidence be analysed?
Conclusion – what conclusions can be drawn and how do these relate to the initial aim of the enquiry?
Evaluation of the whole investigation – what evaluative techniques should be applied to the enquiry process?
Each student must present work as follows:
word processed in Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman
in font size 11 point
set out in 1.5 spacing
with all pages numbered
with candidate and center number in either header or footer on all pages
with headings on all graphs, tables, maps and photographs and keys/ legends and scales on maps
MARK SCHEME HERE
LINKS
GUIDES - These are very good!
Getting started with the NEA - Geopress
RGS Student Guide to the NEA - This is excellent! Check it out - Printable pdf here
RGS Student Planning Guide - Very good for organising your NEA
Field Study Council - This guide will help you through the processes of planning, collecting and presenting data, analysis and evaluation
NEA Assessment Grid - This is the criteria by which your NEA will be assessed
NEA FAQ - A range of questions with answers about the NEA
Department Guide to the NEA - A summary of some of the expectations and requirements for the NEA
Example of NEAS here
FORMS
A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION FORM Section 2: Independent Investigation Proposal
Example of Completed Proposal Form here
LINK to Presentation